I don’t agree with leaving the kids there–that’s kinda scary these days. Once, when I was a kid, we were with a neighbor and her kids were fighting in the wayy back of the station wagon. She kept threatening with “If I have to pull this car over….”. She finally did!! She asked me to get out for a moment, she leaned in, and beat the heck out of the kids!! It was too funny!! I guess I give her credit for following through!! We still talk about that day.

First off, why did the 12 year old leave the 10 year old?? Second, depending on the route and neighborhood, I don’t really see the issue. I know times have changed, but three miles in a nice neighborhood during daylight hours (so long as the children knew the way home) doesn’t seem like anything that horrific and the fact that she’s being charged for this?

All children test their limits. I wonder how long the parent(s) did not put the foot down before this. Consistency and following through can avoid many problems.

Harriet was featured in an AP Syndicated article about Boomers and Dogs. She is the forever mom to Wrigley (lab/boxer/pit), Hazel (Schnauzer), Addison (lab/pit mix) and new pup (currently with no name- but, seriously cute).